Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils OmniVista Terra for secure networks
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled OmniVista Terra, its new on-premises network management system designed to provide organisations with advanced control over their network infrastructure within a local deployment.
OmniVista Terra is developed to support enterprises in sectors with strict regulatory requirements for local data hosting and control, such as transportation, energy and utilities, healthcare, and defence. The system complements Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's existing cloud-based solution, OmniVista Cirrus, by offering identical advanced features in an environment that can be hosted on-premises.
AI-driven operations
The new management system utilises artificial intelligence to streamline routine network management activities, aiming to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of IT teams. One of the highlighted features is an AI-chatbot interface that lets network administrators interact with the system using natural language, which provides real-time responses for network queries, configuration assistance, and troubleshooting.
Additionally, OmniVista Terra is integrated with the AIOps tool, OmniVista Network Advisor, which enhances incident management. This integration enables the identification of root causes in incidents and supports efficient mitigation processes across the network estate, contributing to faster issue resolution.
Enhanced network visibility
According to the company, OmniVista Terra provides in-depth analytics on network performance, user behaviour, and device status, offering IT teams the data required to identify and address network issues efficiently. Its observability features include real-time monitoring, quality of experience data, and historical analysis, which simplify the diagnostic process and support long-term planning.
The system also integrates with security and private 5G wireless platforms, such as Versa and Celona, to facilitate unified network control. This approach allows administrators to manage the entire network infrastructure - including devices, wireless access points, and private cellular components - within a single management framework.
Centralised management
OmniVista Terra, together with OmniVista Cirrus, forms a unified management suite for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's portfolio, encompassing switches, wireless access points, IoT devices, Celona Private 5G, and Versa's SD-WAN and SASE solutions. The suite is intended to deliver consistent policy enforcement and centralised management for organisations with diverse networking needs.
The company notes that the local deployment model of OmniVista Terra suits government bodies and highly regulated industries that require full in-house control over data and infrastructure. This flexibility allows organisations to choose between cloud-based, on-premises, or hybrid deployment scenarios.
"ALE OmniVista platform is the cornerstone of our strategy to unify, simplify and automate the AI powered operations of the entire infrastructure. OmniVista Terra extends the benefit of unmatched network visibility, control and security to on-premises deployment" said Stephan Robineau, EVP of the Network Business Division at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise states that OmniVista Terra is designed with security as a core feature, with the aim of meeting data protection requirements at both national and international levels, and minimising environmental impact.
The company's broader strategy includes a focus on environment sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance. Its solutions are presented as addressing the operational needs of organisations while aligning with regulatory and industry requirements in each market sector it serves.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's network management offerings are available globally through a network of business partners, with headquarters in France and a stated presence in markets worldwide.
